Books and kit for Spitfire fans
A short, sensible list. You don’t need any of it: a museum visit and a library card do most of the work.
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Books
- Spitfire history books (affiliate link)Look for books that cite their sources and say which mark a figure refers to.
- Aircraft recognition guides (affiliate link)Handy for airshows, alongside our own identification charts.
- Battle of Britain histories (affiliate link)For the bigger story of summer 1940.
- Spitfire books for children (affiliate link)For young aviators aged about 7 to 11.
Modelling
- Spitfire model kits (affiliate link)Kits come in many marks and scales. Check which mark the box says, then compare it with our identification page.
- Model paint sets (affiliate link)For finishing a kit. Check what paint type your kit maker recommends.
At an airshow
- 8x42 binoculars (affiliate link)A common size for watching aircraft. Try a pair before you buy if you can.
- Ear defenders (affiliate link)For long, loud days near a display line.